Record ID: LEIC-27E12C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1400. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape it is decorated with a central raised rib and an integral lug set close to the upper end on the reverse, the lug is incomplete. The die face is decorated with the virgin mary and child (Jesus) in the centre, behind them in a Romanesque style church and below a person praying. The matrix has an external inscription reading: SISLVnT' ALn D' GRAnO: AnIMA IOhIS (Ora pro anima Johannis, seal praying for the soul of John) Length: 42.5 mm Width: 26.5 mm Weight: 2…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: NLM-F95023
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. An oval matrix at the end of a facetted hexagonal section tapered handle with a collared lozenge-shaped apical suspension loop, now rounded by wear. A central motif depicts a bird perched on the edge of its nest feeding three chicks below; the angle of the head and a pendent strip in the bill of the bird may suggest the subject to be the Pelican in its Piety, a type or representation of Christ [like Christ caring for the world through his self-sacrifice, the pelican was thought to feed its young with blood drawn from its breast]. Malcolm Jones kindly corrects…
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E24ECF
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth century. The matrix is disc-shape with a triangular attachment lug projecting from the reverse. The front face has an incised design consisting of a fleur-de-lis set within a circle. An incised legend surround this. The legend reads [S] WILL'I WALTER:[...] with WILL'I abbreviated form of WILLELMI, so "[seal] of William (son of) Walter". The reverse features a stylised fleur-de-lis centrally positioned. The upper portion of the central stem is integrated into the attachment lug. The fleur-de-lis is enclosed within a…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
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Record ID: NLM-D0374B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy annular brooch fragment. Cast flat lentoid-section fragment from a flat and broad-banded annular brooch, probably broken across a constriction for the pin [lost]. Irregular curvilinear scratches appear on the display side, which proved too incoherent to convey any credible reading to this reporter. Fortunately, Dr Malcolm Jones kindly comments: '..the lettering is definitely late med. I think I can read AMORE folowed by ?I?A..', confirming this to be an amatory message. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1350 Diameter: 39.3mm, Band Width: 5.7mm, Band Thickness: 2mm,…
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-FF3CA2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. Oval or shield-shaped matrix on a constricted and lightly facetted handle with a slightly narrowed rounded top loop. A central motif comprises the head of a stag of eight points with a cross potent between its antlers. A short legend above the motif reads LEL; the design is locally known with a similar legend of LE SV, for I am loyal. Malcolm Jones has kindly corrected an initial mis-reading of the legend. The stag with a cross between its antlers is associated with the very similar stories of St Hubert/Eustace, who was accosted by such a beast while hunting.…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: NLM-FF2E3E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. A small circular matrix, constricted to form a short collared handle with a rhomboid top loop now blocked by ferrous corrosion. A central motif appears to represent a face in profile, facing right on the impression. This is kindly identified by Malcolm Jones as the head of John the Baptist on a platter. A legend reads: *CAPVT IOHIS, again as corrected by Malcom Jones. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1300 Diameter: 17.8mm, Height: 21.1mm, Weight: 8.12gms
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: SUR-14E01C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete anonymous cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval (circa 14th century) date. The handle is waisted with a round suspension loop. The die face is circular and 20.6mm in diameter. It depicts a bird, right, with folded wings and an object in front which may be a droplet or egg. The legend reads FORE[C or L]ER[+]S, ending with a retrograde S after a cross-filled square.
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FB68F7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probably cancelled circular seal matrix of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1300). Around 50% of the seal matrix is present, in two joining pieces. The seal matrix was originally circular and flat. The handle on the reverse is missing and there is no decoration visible. The front of the device depicts a fleur-de-lis (lys) in the centre. It is separated from the inscription text around the outside by a simple single line border. The inscription is incomplete. It is possible to read: +SIGILL LA[ ]ChE. The larger fragment measures 39.1 mm in diameter, 19.…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-ACAA13
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy circular seal matrix dating to circa AD 1200-1300. The seal is circular in plan and is double-sided with a pierced circular lug at the top. One face is inscribed with S’ MARGARIT gREVE or gREVEs [Margaret Greave or Greaves] – with a central incised HIS. Malcolm Jones per comms suggests this could be the more commonly found IHS (he Christogram monogram symbolizing Jesus Christ). Perhaps it was mistankly marked in error by the inscriber. The other seal face reads: S’ IOH’ [short for IOHANNIS = John] FIL’ for daughter, therefore meaning M…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-34A5B0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval blackletter posy finger ring dating from about AD 1400 - 1500. It is rectangular in cross-section. The posy on the external face is in dense blackletter and is extremely difficult to read, but it has been suggested to read "a [...] Cervyr" (an alternative spelling to servir) meaning 'to serve' with the word in the middle perhaps being an adverb or a name. The first letter of the middle word has a florid ornament like a large letter Z, further confusing the interpretation of the letters. The three words are separated by recessed fan shapes, or foliage or wing motif…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sheriff Hutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-F5B8D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular brooch that has a flat frame that is rectangular in cross-section. There is a circular cross-section constriction on one side for the pin. The pin has a cast penannular loop for attachment with a recessed transverse collar separating the shaft of the tapering pin. Both faces of the frame are engraved with an inscription that is contained within a rectangular border. One side reads (beginning at the constriction) IEO RVEO LVEO LVT and the opposite side is IEO RVEO LVEO LVEO LVT Malcolm Jones (pers comm, 2020) comments, ‘I'm tempted to see both legends…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BF5F52
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1275-1400). The die is circular in shape and has a cylindrical handle. At the top of the handle is a broad collar that is double faceted, above which is a flattened, rounded suspension loop that has an off centre circular perforation. The die is engraved with a figure of a man striding right. The man is clothed in a rounded cloak and is wearing a pointed hat or hood with a ball or bell at the tip. Grasped in the figure's hands and held out in front is a staff with a rectangular head and pointed base. The…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marchwiel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-6FFA6D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, dating to AD 1200 - 1400. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape it is decorated with a central raised rib and an integral lug set close to the upper end on the reverse. The die face bears three images, a lis over a moon and cross. A circumferential legend is present which reads: SIGIL IOhANNIS PLOVVEChEFE (Johannis Plow/Plough Chief) Length: 30 mm Width: 20 mm Weight: 9.6 g
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-EA02D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead-alloy non-heraldic personal seal matrix, dating to AD 1200 - 1350. The matrix is circular in plan. The die face is decorated with a central moulded five petal flower motif, this is surrounded with the legend which reads + S' PETRI PIL[GRIM]E (Seal of Peter Pilgrim). The rear of the matrix retains a lug, below this is a raised cross pattée. Diameter: 25 mm Thickness: 4.5 mm Weight: 17.8 g The cross pattée was a common feature during the earlier Medieval period, and is often associated with the Knights Templar (or the 'Poor Knights of Christ and the Temp…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
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Record ID: NMS-CB2CBE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Medieval gold seal matrix, oval with a centrally set oval stone intaglio and on the reverse a partly squashed sheet gold loop, probably attached with solder. The stone, probably carnelian but with slight banding, is engraved with an elephant in profile walking right (on the impression), with a castle or howdah on its back; it is the right way up when the matrix is held with the loop to the left and the start of the inscription below. The animal has four thick legs with flared feet, well modelled joints (hip and shoulder) and a tail with a rounded expanded end. The he…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near King's Lynn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-343187
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1300-1400. The die of the matrix is hexagonal with a tapering hexagonally faceted handle extending from the reverse. The handle terminates a sub-circular loop with central perforation that would have served as a means of suspension. The die face shows a possible bird (possibly a dove) inside a flat topped shield, the outer edge is inscribed with: *IAD[M]VND WEVLEWE (Edmund Willow) Height: 24 mm Diameter: 18 mm Weight: tbc Many thanks to Malcolm Jones for help in with the inscription
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
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Record ID: BH-BE7970
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period (AD 1300-1400). The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering hexagonally faceted handle extending from the reverse. The handle terminates in a raised circumferential collar of three ridges, leading into a trefoil loop with central perforation. Surmounting this is another circular loop, forming the terminal. The die has a central motif depicting a heraldic shield of arms surrounded by two lis each side and another above. A singled dotted border separates the shield and lis from the circumferential legend. …
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-A29FEE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. A circular engraved die stamp with a faceted handle of hexagonal section, tapered to an oval collared top loop with a countersunk drilled hole of overall diameter 3mm and aperture diameter 1.2mm. The matrix bears the central motif of crossed or clasped hands emerging from sleeves with four pellets or coins offset below. A legend reads: *PRIVE SV [I am private], as kindly corrected by Malcolm Jones. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1350 Diameter (matrix): 17.4mm, Height: 19.2mm, Weight: 5.46gms
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crowle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-7998F5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy non-heraldic personal seal matrix, dating to AD 1200 - 1350. The matrix is circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central pointed star, this is surrounded by the the legend which reads: *S' RADVLPHI CAR[P]ENTARI (Ralph Carpenter). The rear of the matrix is possibly missing a lug and is decorated with a central raised rib which runs from the most the way across the diameter. Diameter: 26.5 mm Thickness: 1 mm Weight: 12.92 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-56A1AB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular brooch complete with pin, dating to the medieval period c. 1200-1400AD. The main part of the band is rectangular in section. The pin, which is also copper alloy, is square in section and tapers to a point. The upper surface of the brooch has two concentric grooves in between which has been stamped lettering reading 'ihc naza renus' (Jesus of Nazareth). The underside of the brooch is plain. See LEIC-09F89A on the database for a similar example. Diameter: 27.6mm; width of band: 5.4mm; thickness: 2.2mm; weight: 5.31g.
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goosnargh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-56107A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval/ post Medieval copper alloy conical seal matrix dating to the 14th-15th century. It has a hexagonally faceted conical handle which tapers outward to form a hexagonal collar before widening slightly to form a pierced quatrefoil terminal. This terminal is 8.3mm in width and 5.4mm thick. At the tip of the terminal there is a pierced circular suspension loop which has a diameter of and was probably used to accommodate a chain or cord to allow the seal to be carried about the neck or secured about the person. At the base the matrix widens to accommodate the circular die…
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-866BF1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval (1200-1400) copper alloy non-heraldic personal seal matrix of pointed oval form, missing the loop which projects from the apex at 90 degrees. It depicts the Virgin and child, the Virgin at waist height only cradling the infant to one side in her arm, above an Agnus Dei, the cross extending backwards at angle, its head turned back to look at it. There is a horizontal grooved line between them. Around is the inscription +[SIG]NO RICARDI C[REDI]TE SICVT EI (in modern English, the 'sign' of Richard, believe (it) as if it were he himself). The reverse of the matrix…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-5C0436
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 36mm in diameter, 6mm thick with a weight of 58.27grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a slight triangular projection, the remains of a knop or loop and this is aligned with the start of the inscription, marked by a cross. The inscription reads SIGILL' : IIDECOLLE . The inscription is contained by a solid incised line which surrounds a six petal motif. Malcolm Jones has helpfully suggested that the II could be an incomplete U which would then read UDE COLLE. UDE could be a spelling of the first name Eu…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-CFE1A5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy non-heraldic seal-matrix (c. 1300-c. 1400). This circular pendant seal matrix has a handle, hexagonal in cross-section. The handle tapers to a collar surmounted by a quatrefoil suspension loop with a lozenge-shaped hole. The engraved die depicts a man and a woman (lovers), standing and facing each other. Between the lovers is a heart from which a flower with 4-foils grows. An outer and inner beaded border contains an inscription which commences at 12 o' clock. From the six-pointed star initial mark it reads: * LOVE ME ANDE I YE (Love me and I the…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Sunday 31st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7FDB97
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy non-heraldic seal-matrix (c. 1300-c. 1400). This circular pendant seal matrix has a handle, hexagonal in cross-section. The handle tapers to a hexagonal collar surmounted by a suspension loop with a circular hole. The engraved die depicts a hunting-horn suspended from its straps/baldric with a star (sun) and a moon at the sides. An outer and inner beaded border contains a macaronic inscription which commences at 12 o' clock. It starts in French and ends in English: VEYCI CORn (Here's (a/the) horn) BEY SVN And [MOON] (by sun and [moon]). The star …
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 29th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7C1CAA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy non-heraldic seal-matrix (1300-1400). This circular pendant seal matrix has a handle, hexagonal in cross-section. The handle tapers to a collar surmounted by a suspension loop with a circular hole. The device depicts a male and female human head facing each other. A stylised plant/flower between the heads, possibly a lily. The inscription outside an inner beaded circle reads: LEL [AMA]NT D[?E][?C] [?H]OVES (loyal lover/beloved...). This seal-matrix is green with a darker shiny green patina in places. It is also corroded in places. …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 29th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-684BE6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (1200-1500) lead alloy pointed-oval seal matrix with solid lug handle projecting above and to the reverse. An inwards partial fold runs from the front of the matrix to the left of the lug in a diagonal to the opposite side. The matrix depicts a central stem with downward-angled spikes to either side rising from an inverted V-shape at its base. Just above the base and roughly halfway along are two short transverse mouldings from which rise (one either side) a curling palm frond. Between the central moulding and the pointed terminal of the stem are two shorter outward-curvi…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Liss', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-A99A1C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy flat pointed oval seal matrix that has a truncated loop on the top of the reverse. The face is finely decorated with a female figure standing in a long dress that reaches to the floor, there is a gathering of cloth in the front of her body that would be the seam of her garments, then a further gating of cloth either side which is adorned with small stamped chevrons in order to give the impression of a fur lined clothing. Her head is finely detailed with pellet eyes, a defined nose and slot mouth; surrounding her head are angled straight lines the depict a head covering su…
Created on: Monday 18th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
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Record ID: NLM-ECEEA4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy jetton. Milled Nuremburg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (1585-1636) Obverse description: Central rosette surrounded by three lis alternating with three crowns Obverse inscription: HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVR Reverse description: Reichsapfel Reverse inscription: HEVT ROT MORGEN TODT Malcolm Jones kindly comments: It's clear from other examples of this proverbial legend that it reads HEVT ROT MORGEN TODT ['red' (i.e. ruddy, with a healthy complexion) today, dead tomorrow] Diameter: 21.6mm, Weight: 0.62gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F38D79
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix fragment, 1200-1400. Length: 25 mm, width: 26 mm, thickness: 9 mm, weight: 10.55 g. The seal is incomplete and has a pointed oval form with a rectangular cross section. Its reverse has a rectangular cross sectioned bar running down its centre with a small semi-circular suspension loop at its upper edge. The seal has broken roughly around its centre and it is ecclesiastical in nature. It shows a nativity scene with Mary lying in a bed with the swaddled Jesus above her and Joseph at the foot of the bed. Above Jesus is a star to the left and 2 horned …
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-F8574B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (c.1300-1400) copper alloy seal matrix with hexagonally-faceted handle and oval matrix. The die face depicts a human figure in profile, one arm raised in supplication. Around this is the inscription in Medieval French *IESVS MERCI (Jesus, (have) mercy), between an inner and outer beaded border. The handle terminates in a single rib above which is a flat hexagonal handle 2.5mm thick with a central piercing 3.3mm in diameter. The matrix measures 18.1x15.2mm. The object measures 19.2mm in length/ height, max.15.2mm in width, max.18.1mm in depth and weighs 6.41g.
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-508BAB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy ring with with plain outer band and inscribed on the inside of the band with the letters in lower case italics to form the French words: anmie amour am.nom y adore The inscription may begin with two ** or similar and then mon amie amour. The first word looks like non but one of the minims is obliterated by the flash, so that it is in fact mon (Malcolm Jones pers com). The term 'posy', based on the French poésy or poetry, describes the amatory verse or rhyming motto with which the rings are engraved. These phrases suggest the dedication of the giver to the wearer of…
Created on: Saturday 15th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlyon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-0E6C4B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval (1200-1300) silver pointed-oval seal matrix, missing its loop to the reverse. The seal matrix depicts a central octofoil flower-head with a wavy-armed five-point mullet above and a curving stem with three leaves extending below. Around is the inscription + SIGILLVM : STRANGIE : within a pair of linear borders (Seal of Strange). The A is unbarred and the N reverse-barred. To the reverse a raised ridge runs from one pointed end (behind the '+' initial mark of the inscription) to the opposite point of the matrix. This narrows from 2.0mm wide to 0.7mm wide and 1.4…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Mary Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-682E3B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. Cast flat pointed-oval, with a low ridge on the back forming a loop at one end, apparently broken by the corrosion of a ferrous metal link. An oval central panel bears a deeply cut image: one reading might be of the Madonna and child, with a probably crowned Virgin seated with an infant Jesus held to her right (in the imprint) possibly with a fluted column in front or below the figures. A worn legend is kindly rendered by Malcolm Jones as follows:.. ' MATER DEI MEMENTO MEI [Mother of God, remember me] '; Malcolm adds that this a common Marian inscription on s…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-EB465C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval (1200-1500) copper-alloy seal matrix of conical form. The handle is hexagonal in cross-section with a trefoil-shaped suspension loop (9.9mm wide and 5.1mm thick) above a trio of narrow concentric ribs. The suspension loop has a trefoil perforation 6.7mm wide and 6.3mm in length. At the opposite end of the handle is a circular matrix 23.3mm in diameter. It is engraved with a central shield within a trefoil, each foil divided into three with a central V-shaped rib and the edges between the foils concave in shape. The central element of divided foils has a fleur-de-l…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-678F1C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 31mm long, 24mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 18.78g. The matrix is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and rectangular in cross section. The inscription reads SIGILL' : ALICIE : BEL 'the seal of fair Alice'. and surrounds a central 'fleur de lis' motif. The reverse houses a small sub rectangular projection behind its pointed terminal.
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-446457
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead alloy pointed-oval 'vesica' personal seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1300). The lobe at the top is unpierced. The central motif, a bill-hook, is surrounded by an inscription within an outer and inner line border. The inscription starts with a cross potent and reads: +S' RO[ ]D GhELANDRE (Seal of Roberd Ghelandre). However, see notes below provided by Dr Malcolm Jones. The rear face is undecorated. This seal matrix is buff and is not worn. Length: 35.3mm; width: 22.7mm; thickness: 5.8mm. Weight: 10.45g. Crude lead personal seals with simple non-her…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C010D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete composite gold finger ring in two separate pieces. The main band of the ring is of sheet gold with a separately applied strip bearing the chased inscription in relief. A broken separate thin gold band with an L-shaped profile was probably attached to form a rim around the edge of the main band and there may originally have been another such applied to the other edge (now missing). The inscription in Blackletter script is a rhyming couplet and reads: +cver de vray amy doit auior mercy Dr Malcolm Jones has translated this as: The heart of a true lover Must have m…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne Clenston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-22C9DC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved complete Medieval copper-alloy pedestal seal matrix likely dating to the 14th century. Description: The matrix is conical in shape with a collared pointed handle rising from a round die, at the apex of the handle is a flat circular suspension loop. The circular die face has a central design depicting a fox holding a chicken in its jaws left (right when used). The inscription reads '+SIGNO MATH'I: CREDITE SIC EI'. The matrix is mottled dark grey with a hint of green. Measurements: Height: 22.63mm, shank Thickness (at widest): 8.62mm, Diameter (at die): 22.5mm …
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-4E11C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval (c.1250-1400) copper alloy circular seal matrix with a pierced semi-circular lug to the reverse. The lug has an old break across the piercing and the edge is badly damamged to the front. The front depicts a tonsured head facing left, a left arm below raised to an area in front of the chin, presumably in supplication. Around is the inscription [----] III SC II [-] ?TODIhOD WILTONE*I - perhaps suggesting of the town of Wilton in Wiltshire. The reverse of the seal matrix is undecorated with a central raised elongated V-shaped platform from which the semi-circul…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-B9E481
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, Length: 79 mm, width: 47 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight: 136 g. The seal has a pointed oval form and a rectangular cross section. It has a flat reverse with no loop but a small depressed area that may have held one. The matrix has a rather crude image of a bishop? with the head squashed into the point and very square body with feet protruding from the hem of his garment. The figure is holding a cross headed shaft, with left hand raised in benediction. His garment is decorated with a double chevron border running from its shoulders with the point …
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-862C39
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The brooch has an annular frame with a constriction for the pin. The frame is rectangular in section and only decorated on one face. This face has a low-relief French inscription written in Lombardic capitals 'AMIE TV ES MA VIE' meaning 'Love, you are my life'. The inscription starts at the pin constriction. The reverse of the frame is undecorated. The pin is curled around the constriction and has a collar traversing the pin just after the loop. The pin is an elongated triangle in plan and sub-square in section which tapers in width and depth. The pin has a recent scuff mark…
Created on: Monday 6th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-44EC22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval seal matrix, dating to the 14th century. Description: The matrix is conical in shape with a hexagonal die tapering to a handle with a pierced suspension loop. Dividing he handle and suspension loop is a collar formed of two incised lines. The die face is circular and features the engraved design of a stag's head with a cross between its antlers, surrounded by an inner circle and an inscription that is worn and so difficult to read. Judging by the remaining lettering and similar matrices such as may read *IESSV MERCI' ('Jesus, have mercy'). There i…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5EB2D9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Date: Medieval circa AD 1300-1400 Discovery: club dig on cultivated land. Description: An incomplete silver-gilt annular brooch. The brooch is sub-square in plan and flat in profile. The corners are inset giving the brooch the appearance of an openwork cross or squared quatrefoil. A constriction for the pin is clear on one side, however the pin is now missing. The object has been broken into three separate parts and some of the breaks have been bent, though all clearly fit together to form the whole brooch frame. Both faces of the brooch have been decorated but it is unclear…
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greete', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7EF107
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring. A thin cast band of rectangular section bearing an externally incised inscription. This reads: + E D O + O N : T F + T R A N + A I F A, with heavily seriffed cross potent punctuation and unbarred A's, some with a vertical stroke in the place of the bar. The style of lettering broadly resembles that of the Short Cross coinage of 1180-1247, and probably points to a date in the first half of the 13th century. This reporter cannot venture upon the interpretation of the legend, though at this date it is likely to be Latinate. Malcolm Jones kindly comments on the reading a…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-00858A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix, dating to AD 1300-1400. It is a flat disc with the engraved die on one face and the pierced lug on the other. The matrix itself depicts a squirrel surrounded by the legend: [I CRAKE NOTIS] translated in [I crack nuts]. Wildlife, particularly squirrels, hares and rabbits appear frequently on matrices of this type. Seal matrices of this type bearing imaginative legends in French or English and with decorative rather than heraldic central elements are typical of the 14th century AD. Harvey and McGuinness, (1996: pp. 88-89, 116). According to…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-555F5C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved complete Medieval copper-alloypedestal seal matrix likely dating to the 14th century. Description: The matrix is conical in shape with a collared pointed handle rising from a hexagonal die, at the apex of the handle is a flat oval suspension loop. A single dot is plaed on the reverse of the die, placed at were 12 o'clock on the die face is placed creating an 'orientation mark'. The hexagonal die face has a central design of a bull advancing right (it would be left once the matrix is used) carrying? a spray of flowers or a branch. The inscription appears to read …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-3EA7E6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 17mm in length, and 20mm in diameter with a weight of 8.23grams. The matrix consists of a triangular shaped, hexagonal cross sectioned shaft which terminates with a raised rounded collar sitting below the now incomplete suspension loop. This widens to form a circular matrix which shows a fox with one foreleg raised with a chicken on its back . The inscription is not as well preserved as the motif and may read (S) IGILE ROLAND HEN Malcolm Jones comments 'In DBS s.n. Henn, Reaney gives 13C examples of this surname, modern Henn. The fact that the …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: DEV-9B87F6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy posy ring, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The ring comprises of a plain hoop, shallowly plano-convex in cross-section and with a brazed join at one point on its circumference. The interior of the ring is inscribed 'RE GOD ONLY' in capitals; the beginning of the inscription appears to have been truncated by the join, suggesting that the ring was originally larger, and that it was resized. By comparison to other examples (see below) the inscription would likely have read: FEARE GOD ONLY. Dimensions: Diameter 18.8mm; width 5.0mm; thickness 1.7mm; wei…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EAA41A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy vesica shaped seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, circa AD 1150-1400. The seal when complete would have been broadly pointed oval (vesica) shaped in profile. The seal has been made in one piece with an integrally moulded suspension loop at the reverse. The suspension loop has a circular piercing, although the loop has now been flattened and damaged against the seal. The front face is decorated with a central fleur-de-lys design around which is inscribed the legend starting at 12 0'clock: S 'ISAB[ELLE] RELICT h This was probably be used as a personal sea…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: HAMP-D9F4BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (c.1200-1400) copper-alloy gilt annular brooch, complete but with much of the original surface worn away. It carries an inscription on both faces. Gilding is retained in the grooved linear border which flanks both outer and inner edge of the frame on both faces, in the lettering and to the external edge of the frame which has a border of punched annulets. The frame is D-shaped in cross section, being flat to the underside and with a slight curve to the upper face.The inscription is mostly worn away on the upper face. It reads I [...] M // I + A + G + L + A The frame has a …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buriton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-51F213
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brass finger ring, biconical in profile, with two lines of horizontal raised lettering on the exterior of the hoop, between two borders of raised pellets within a recessed band that is 1 mm in from the edge. The lettering has been created by rolling a strip of sheet brass on to an engraved roller which would also form the pelleted borders. There is evidence of silver solder on the inside of the hoop which would have been used for a brass strip to hold it together. Gothic black letter script in two lines in French in opposition to each other or inverted: si nous tais tes saquerre…
Created on: Sunday 21st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
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Record ID: SF-2FE702
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1300-1400. Most of the suspension loop is broken away in old damage, though the rest of the object is preserved in relatively good condition. At the junction point between the handle and suspension loop there is a double transverse collar, which encircles the entirety of the facetted shaft which in turn flares outwards to form the circular die of the seal matrix. The die itself is engraved with the central design of an eagle with its wings spread and head turned left, within an inner border. Ar…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-819F9D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix, complete but very worn and all surfaces show abrasion. It has a hexagonally faceted handle terminating in a suspension loop. The circular face is decorated with an incised central motif of a hare, surrounded by an inscription set between beaded lines reading * SOHOV ROBIN. Anonymous seal matrices with mottoes are generally dated to the 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4DED0C
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2017-T578: Specialist Report Hereford, Herefordshire: Silver Vervel / Hawking Ring Date: Late Medieval (AD 1390 - 1450) Date of discovery: January 2017 Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a metal detector Description: Cast and engraved annular silver ring. The edges are slightly faceted and the central hole is relatively unworn. The upper face is inscribed: * Marche =;' and the lower is inscribed ' * (G / V / B )luectre. The script is in an angular black-letter hand with augmented serifs created with the same graver. The lettering on the …
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A9A418
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. Cast circular matrix with a tapered and originally lightly facetted handle rising to a rhomboid top loop with drilled aperture of diameter 2.3mm, countersunk on one side. The central motif appears to a fly or grasshopper vertical, with its legs to left on the imprint, or a bird or hybrid bird/man similarly oriented. This reporter struggled with the legend, but was rescued by the kind advice of Malcolm Jones: '...this is 'clearly' yet another example of PRIVESV [I am private/secret], for all that the first 2 letters are somewhat distorted, IVESV is relatively …
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-59EEB9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy oval seal matrix. The die face depicts the archangel St.Michael, bearing a shield with a cross, standing on and spearing a dragon. The legend is unclear but likely begins S' (Sigilum) and contains a personal name. The reverse has a round suspension loop at the top, set perpendicular to the plane of the die. Circa 13th-14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
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Record ID: IOW-9975D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1400). This facetia is a parody of the noble falconer out hunting on horseback, his hawk on his wrist. The seal die has an intricate and well defined design. The description is described from an impression. The central device depicts a donkey or ass in side profile and facing right. An ape is riding on the donkey's back with one leg over the donkey's side. The ape's head is looking forward. One arm is raised and makes contact with the donkey's long ears. The owl is perched falcon-like on the Ape's wrist of the other arm. T…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F63472
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 20mm in length, 19mm in diameter with a weight of 6.3grams. The matrix has a hexagonal cross sectioned shaft which widens out to accomodate a circular matrix. This depicts a Hawk attacking prey. The inscription reads *ALAS JE SV RRIS -it should read ALAS JE SV PRIS but the P is mis carved- translates to 'Alas I am caught'.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-536FCD
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Probable Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) badge: The lead alloy badge is incomplete, missing the pin on the reverse. The badge depicts a probable swan or dragon from the side view, its long neck bends downwards in front of the body, one wing is partially open, and it is stood on a branch. The swan is within a circular, D-sectioned frame which has four lis knops, equi-distant. The right-hand edge of the badge is bent forwards. The reverse of the badge has a horizontal casting seam across the centre. One terminal of the casting seam has a broken protrusion which is intepreted as bei…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-BBCC29
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval, probably 13th centuryAD, date. The object is circular in plan with a hexagonal handle which is incomplete. On the front of the object the legend surrounds a central device. The device is a common type of a bird of prey on the back of a smaller bird, and the legend surrounding is that which usually accompanies this device, ALAS IE SVI PRIS Dimensions: 15mm in diameter (of face), 16mm in height, 6.1g Similar examples which can be found on the PAS database include LVPL-5C4DB9 and LVPL-F98C93.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-9C09C9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 1300-1400. The matrix has a circular integral suspension loop above a hexagonal-sectioned shaft which widens out to accomodate a circular matrix. The engraving is crude, but the central motif probably shows two crossed arms with a probable bird motif above. A beaded circle separates this from the outer inscription, which reads * I VAS A MAN (I was a man). Compare IOW-F73E63, which notes 'Irene Szymanski has commented on this seal matrix: 'a pair of crossed gloves or hands, with a rope tying them together at the wrist (barely visible) and a sm…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-615582
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy impersonal pedestal / pendant type seal matrix, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal, created from a six sided tapering column. These terminate in an incomplete trefoil knop, with a circular suspension hole in the middle. The suspension loop is complete, and has an internal diameter of 1.7 mm. Two horizontal collars separate the suspension loop from the rest of the handle. The handle is flat and is orientated horizontally. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 17.6 mm. The di…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-953885
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2016 T1017 A post-medieval silver open thimble of probable 17th century date. The body of the thimble is formed from a strip of sheet metal, wrapped around to form a cylinder. The two ends no longer join and leave a gap with one side slightly pushed inside the other. In shape, the cylinder tapers towards the top. The inner surface of the cylinder is undecorated except for a maker's mark, and has no visible makers mark. The outer surface is decorated with three decorative oval bands which join at the sides with an oval band containing two pits. At the top and botto…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-82C1D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 21 mm, width: 5 mm, diamter: 18 mm, weight: 6.85 g. The matrix is circular in form and sits at the end of a circular cross sectioned short tapering shaft. This terminates in a circular suspension loop The matrix surface shows a stag with large antlers. The inscription is reads: PRIVE SVO (inscription starts at 11o'clock)
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8EDC8D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gilded silver finger ring. Cast wide flat straight-sided hoop with a lettered inscription passing around its outer face, reserved against a finely cross-hatched ground with a continuous plain upper and lower border divided from the decorated part by a groove. The hoop is broken in one place. The inscription opens with an initial mark resembling a cross pattee with nicked edges to its upper and lower arms, and is punctuated by rhomboid colons; the whole inscription is in Lombardic style. Dr Malcolm Jones and Dr Phillipa Hardman kindly looked at an image and offer the following readi…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Killingholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-629007
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval copper-alloy conical pendant seal matrix with a circular die (c. 1300-c. 1400). The handle is hexagonal in cross-section and tapers from the die towards a suspension loop with a pointed top and circular hole. Immediately beneath the loop there is a collar. The circular die has an inner and outer beaded border. However, the outer border is barely visible. Within the beaded borders is an inscription following a six-pointed star initial mark at 12 o' clock: * CREDE MIChI (Believe in Me). At the centre the die bears an engraved lion's head facing. The face has a …
Created on: Saturday 24th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-FF4F06
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix. Cast circular matrix with a facetted hexagonal-section handle which tapers towards a collared trefoil suspension loop. The moulded collar between handle and loop is emphasised by crudely incised lines top and bottom. The matrix bears a central figurative roundel depicting a rabbit or hare in profile looking left (on the impression) with a caricatured human face, seated on its haunches with two three-toed feet visible. The surrounding inscription is set between two plain lines (grooves on the matrix, ridges on the impression); on one place, the border line is …
Created on: Monday 19th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AC21EE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 21mm long, 17mm in diameter and weighing 7.40g. The object is conical in form with a circular die. It has a hexagonal shaft with terminates with a double raised collar and an incomplete circular suspension loop at its apex. The matrix shows a stylised lion rampant facing right within a beaded border. The surrounding inscription is difficult to read due to wear and damage, but Malcolm Jones has kindly identified the legend as SVM LEO FORTIS (I am a strong lion). 14th century.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
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Record ID: ESS-7041EB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, dating to the 14th century. It is pointed-oval in shape, flat and with an integral loop on the upper reverse of the object, which has a D-shaped upper part with a sloping solid wedge below. The die is quite crudely engraved. It depicts the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), showing a lamb standing in profile looking right (left on the impression) in front of a banner consisting of a long upright ending in a cross at the top (which replaces the initial mark of the inscription) and with a faint, shallowly engraved flag halfway up and to the left (right on the …
Created on: Friday 19th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: ESS-310E2D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, dating AD1100-1450. The seal die is circular with a faceted handle and a loop at the top, which is now broken. There is a double collar separating the handle from the loop. The die depicts a bird, probably a bird of prey, on a gloved hand. This suggests a falconry scene. The inscription reads RECLAMAT LE MVSCHET - "Call back the sparrow-hawk." This is a clear reference to the falconry emblem. Therefore, the seal matrix may once have belonged to a falconer. No parallels for the inscription have been found, though many seal matrices wi…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F53CCC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date (AD 1300 - 1400) with a drilled circular suspension loop. The central device consists of a depiction of a hare (note particularly long ears) standing right with bow and arrow, aimed at a squirrel standing in a tree. The inscription is located within two beaded circles WOME WAT [I] STROYER meaning "WOE IS ME, A KILLER HARE". Malcolm Jones notes that the scene is intended to be whimsical rather than symbolic. See Read 2001 p79 fig 50 no 605 for similar type. Diameter 19.20mm, weight 4.94g.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
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Record ID: WILT-71BE67
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy gilded detached bezel from a signet finger-ring, or possibly part of a composite seal matrix. It is thick, flat and octagonal. One face has bevelled edges which surround an engraved design; the engraving retains gilding. The motif is a deer crouching in profile, facing right on the object, with head turned left to look over the back. All four legs are bent. The deer has no antlers, but long ears; the short tail is bent. There are further decorative elements around the deer, and within a rope-like border of punchmarks; over the rump and between the ears are plant sprigs …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Last updated: Saturday 24th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B5966D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering hexagonally faceted handle extending from the reverse. The handle has a trefoil terminal with central quatrefoil perforation which would have served as a suspension loop. The die itself carries a central motif depicting a small animal, probably a hawk, flying down on its prey, a rabbit or hare in profile facing left (on the inscription). Behind the rabbit is a large tree spreading over the scene. A circumferential legend is present between beaded borders, which reads * PETE PVR MOY …
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-8D1F39
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A complete double-sided copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is a circular thick flat disc, with an integral suspension lug at the top. This has a short rounded shaft with a circular terminal pierced from front to back with a circular aperture. One face has a central motif of an equal-armed cross with the ends of the arms flared. Over the cross is a chalice, placed so that the cup is over the upper arm and the flared stem over the lower arm, with a swollen top to the stem in the very centre of the cross. This is surrounded by a double grooved borde…
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poppleton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-BDD8F5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix dating from the Medieval period, AD 1200 - 1400. The engraved circular matrix has a conical, faceted handle terminating in a transverse double collar, above which is a lozenge shaped suspension loop with a central perforation. There is some edge damage to the matrix as a result of corrosion and abrasion, and the legend is illegible. The central motif is also unclear. It appears to depict two creatures, perhaps a lion and a bird, or a hound and a hawk. The matix is 16.4mm diameter, 22mm tall and 6.7g. Dr Malcolm Jones kindly comments that the impression is…
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-BA5875
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval seal matrix, copper alloy, hexagonally faceted conical handle with pierced pointed terminal containing a wire loop with overlapping ends. Circular die, 17.5mm in diameter, height of matrix 19mm. The die is engraved with facing busts, one male, one female, with a bird on a pole between them. The inscription is set between beaded lines and reads * LOVE ME ANDE I YE (Love Me and I Thee; the Y is a …
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-055A11
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The matrix is incomplete and is encrusted with corrosion, which is obscuring the inscription. What is visible appears to read [P]REVE SVE. It surrounds a central circular border containing a star and a crescent - representing the moon? Its reverse has a transverse rectangular cross sectioned ridge which widens at one end to accomodate a small rounded handle containing a circular suspsnsion hole. Malcolm Jones suggests the full inscription may read PRIVE SV E POY/V CONU ["little known"] Thick…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-355B89
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy post-medieval scale tang knife handle. The fragment is semi-circular in cross section and expands slightly at one end. The outer face of the narrower end is flattened and bears a slight recess containing the letters '...OR I' against a stippled background. There is a damaged piece of metal across one side of the expanded end, perhaps where the blade was fitted. A small number of similar (and often more complete) post-medieval knife handles also with inscriptions have been recorded by the PAS, including KENT64, LVPL-BD94F3, NMS-7AFE56 and SOM-4B5883. A…
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 14th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E48F22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy circular seal matrix probably dating to the 13th century (1200-1300). The die is engraved with a central motif in the form of a barrel or tun with a surrounding inscription. At the rear it has an integral suspension lug with a central raised rib along the vertical axis. Viewing an impression, the barrel or tun has a fleur-de-lis above. An inscription within a pair of beaded lines starts with a star initial mark and reads from right to left: (star) LVGEA[ ]CLEO (EO ligated) This seal matrix has a dark green patina interspersed with small …
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-66B388
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval copper alloy circular seal matrix with hexagonally-faceted handle. The matrix depicts a griffin facing right (left on the impression), beak open, sitting on its haunches behind a shield resting upright on the ground and at a slight angle. The base of the shield extends at the bottom right (left on the impression) into the area usually occupied by the legend. The shield is divided by a cross saltire with a six-pointed star in the uppermost quadrant. The griffin's wings are raised above the shield and the right back leg (left on the impression) is visible to the side, the tai…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hursley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9A7964
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy conical pendant seal matrix with a circular die (c. 1200-c. 1400). The handle is hexagonal in cross-section and tapers from the die towards a suspension loop. Immediately beneath the loop there is a collar. The circular die has an inner plain border. An outer border may have been lost to damage or corrosion around the periphery. The device is a Trinity head, i.e. frontal and both profile views of a tricephalos which may be a visual attempt at portraying/giving representation to the Christian Trinity. The legend starts at 12 o'clock where there is a …
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-17E72B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy conical hexagonal seal matrix with a broken circular loop. The seal depicts the Agnus Dei (a lamb and flag). The encircling inscription is difficult to read. It reads +ECCE AGNVS D.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-94A8FE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a circular face and hexagonally faceted handle rising to a collared flattened pierced lozenge-shaped terminal. The matrix impression has an inner circle containing the letters IhC for Jesus Christ, under a central dot and contraction mark in its bottom half, and five crosses arranged symmetrically in its upper half. The presence of IhC and the prominence and different design of the central cross suggests that it represents the three crucifixions. The impression's encircling inscription is set between two plain lines and reads * EST AMOR MEVS (is …
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-D2FC82
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver annular brooch with flat circular frame 12mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighing 0.32g. There is a short pin constriction but the pin is missing. There is a split opposite the pin constriction but although there is now a gap here, there does not appear to be any actual metal missing. It is inscribed on one side in Lombardic capitals, starting at the right of the pin constriction and running anti-clockwise, starting with a heavily seriffed cross: + AMOR VINCI OMNI, a variant of AMOR VINCIT OMNIA (Love Conquers All). The reverse is undecorated. The lettering may sugge…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
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Record ID: NARC-2B60EA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report by Lyn Blackmore of MoLA with amendments by Julie Cassidy (Northamptonshire FLO) and Ben Paites (Essex FLO): Dimensions: Diameter 28.8mm, internal Diameter 19.6mm, Thickness 2.4mm; width of frame 5mm, Length of pin 30mm Complete silver annular brooch with beaded inner and outer edges. There is an inscription in Lombardic, or 'black', lettering on the upper side and a double axe motif on the reverse. The frame has a narrow recess for the sword-shaped pin, which would originally have been articulating but is now held in the tight slot for it by soil/corrosion. Due to th…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd August 2021
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Record ID: NMS-0D1555
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, hexagonally faceted handle with collared and pierced quatrefoil terminal. Circular die, diameter 18mm. Height 19.6mm. Two standing confronted figures, male and female, holding between them a probable pot containing a three-branched plant. There appears to be no line between this motif and the inscription around, which reads * LOVE ME ANDE I YE (Love Me and I Thee; the Y is a thorn. 14th century. Compare NMS-BA5875 and WAW-F8EFE2. This motto is mis-read by Tonnochy (1952, no. 738) as Love Me And Give.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-61ADFC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval gold and gem finger ring dating from the 15th century. It has a bezel in the shape of a figure-of-eight set longitudinally, each half moulded to look like a flower, with a rounded flat-topped gem in the centre of each half. Around the gems, filling the rest of the space on the bezel, are ridged crosses, made by recessing four quarter-circles around the gem in each half. One of the gems is pink or red and one is green. The shoulders have three ribbon-like bands which curve obliquely around the hoop. To either side the bands are recessed and apparently keyed for enamel, none …
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-81FBBE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix fragment. 'Circular matrix retaining the thicker lower part of an octagonal handle, with its upper part lost. One side of the matrix itself is also lost, and part of the legend may have been erased. A central motif appears to represent a pair of perched birds bill to bill with a pellet or other small object between them. Malcolm Jones kindly identifies the motif and legend as follows: 'It's the 'usual' bird of prey pouncing on a smaller bird, accompanied by the 'usual' legend, ALAS IE SV PRIS' , correcting a garbled reading by this reporter. Suggested date: Me…
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0A0FD2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2015 T74. A simple gold finger ring, rectangular in side view, undecorated except for an inscription in Lombardic capitals reading + AMIE EN W. ST. MA.VIE BEL EGIE. V. The interior of the hoop is plain. The Lombardic script is comparable to other rings of the 13th and early 14th centuries. The inscription is difficult to understand, but AMIE EN VV perhaps means 'Amie En Vous' (Friend (feminine) to you) and MA VIE BEL meaning 'Ma Vie Belle' (my beautiful life). Some of the letters cannot be explained (such as the T, and the stop between W and S, and the GIE) b…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: WAW-2BADEE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval (late 13th to early 14th century) seal matrix: The copper alloy seal matrix is a flat-backed type which has an integral perforated lug positioned at the 12 o'clock position. Running from the lug to the opposite edge there is a slight triangular decorative platform. The underside has the legend and device which has been cast and engraved. The device depicts a standing figure on the left of the matrix, turning to the right, with a long sword in his right hand drawn up and stabbing a small lion to the right of the matrix. Any detail of the figures clothing is not depicted…
Created on: Thursday 18th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: LON-8B523A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold annular brooch dating to the 13th or 14th century. This brooch is circular in shape with two clasped hands projecting from the frame. There is a double band of chevron ridges at the junction between the projecting hands and the frame. The hands have an oval gap between them and there is a white coating, possibly an adhesive, between them. There is a constriction to accommodate the pin 90 degrees apart from the clasped hands; if the hands project at 6 o'clock, the constriction is at 3 o'clock. The gold pin is present and is decorated with a double band of ridges at t…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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Record ID: DUR-E57A49
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger-ring of Medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The object is a flat-sectioned strip of gold made into an incomplete ring. One of the two ends of the gold strip does not appear to be broken, and both ends have a central rectangular projection. This may suggest that the projection from the right-hand side is missing a loop into which the left-hand side projection would have secured - but no parallel is known for this. There is an inscription in black-letter script consisting of three words running along the outer surface. It is difficult to read, but Dr Malcolm Jones has seen an…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-E3C237
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The matrix has a circular face and tapers into an hexagonally facted stem before terminating in a collared triangular-shaped knop, pierced through the centre for suspension. The seal was not impressed as no material was available. The circular die has a beaded inner circle, within which is a pair of crossed hands, possibly bound at the wrists with fingertips facing downwards and detail for the sleeves. The impersonal inscription starts with an initial star and reading 'LEL AMI AVE[T]' ('You have a loyal love'). Seve…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: PAS-A36D2D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring consisting of a wide, flat hoop with an applied beaded-wire border, the beading now rather worn. There is no bezel. Within the border is a double-line inscription in lower-case black-letter script; it is relatively clearly readable for this type of script. + AMOUR : VAINT : TOUT FORS CEUR . DE . VILLAIN + AMOUR: EN: VOIE : SOULLAS : E YOIE The S in 'soullas' is in the shape of a C, which is not uncommon in black-letter inscriptions. The inscription means 'Love conquers all except the heart of a villain. Love sends solace and joy'. The finger-ring is …
Created on: Friday 24th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-5C4DB9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a six sided faceted handle extending from the reverse. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 2.94mm. The matrix device is of a bird, probably a falcon, resting on a smaller bird. The design is surrounded by an inscription which reads: ":FAVCVN GENTIL SV". 'Faucon gentil' is a technical term denoting the peregrine falcon. There is a pelleted border located around the inside and outside of the inscription. One side of the f…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D42378
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy buckle frame and plate. The frame is oval and has an ornate outside edge, consisting of an expanded rectangular moulding with a transverse ridge in a slight constriction near either end, and a recessed groove forming a pin rest in the centre. The plate is rectangular but tapers slightly from the frame to the attachment end, where it has a copper alloy rivet in each corner. The plate is decorated in the centre with what appears to be an incised animal depicted crouching or sitting in profile to the left. The back of the animal is decorated with notches. The h…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Addlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-950533
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A broken and incomplete silver medieval finger ring. The inside of the hoop is flat and undecorated. The outside of the hoop is bevelled to give a triangular cross-section, with two facets, each carrying a poorly engraved inscription. The lower half reads, in black-letter script: * ihesus nazaren... with a quatrefoil within a lozenge between the words. This is clearly the start of the inscription Ihesus Nazarenus or Jesus of Nazareth, with a small part of the ring missing. This half of the inscription is based on the outside of the ring, so it occupies the lower half. …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
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Record ID: LEIC-F01DF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver finger ring, 26mm in diameter, 4mm wide and 3mm thick, witha weight of 9.04g. The ring has a hoop which is D-shaped in cross-section, with a flat sub-rectangular bezel, 15mmm long and 12mm wide. This is engraved with a lower-case black-letter h in a sub-rectangular rope-effect border made up of small oblique lines; this border is broken at the top by a stylised crown with central lis flanked by two half-lis. Around this is an engraved inscription, again in lower-case black-letter script, within an octagonal border again of rope-effect. The use of black-letter script da…
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-362544
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy medieval seal matrix. It has a hexagonally faceted conical handle with ,at the apex, two grooves forming a double collar below a trefoil suspension loop with central circular perforation. Beneath the moulded collar the handle tapers inwards slightly, then abruptly outwards towards the oval base. The motif is very worn and obscured by some corrosion. However, it appears to be a stylised lion rampant with a long double-curved tail, facing right on the object. This is surrounded by the legend between grooved and dotted lines, reading * LIVN FORTE, which means 'strong lion…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.